# 146. Osmanthus Wheat

> The cover photo was taken last night when I suddenly wanted a craft beer. I had an “Osmanthus Wheat”—it was so refreshing and crisp, especially that first sip.

- Issue: 146
- Published: 2023/09/18
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<small>The cover photo was taken last night when I suddenly wanted a craft beer. I had an "Osmanthus Wheat"—it was so refreshing and crisp, especially that first sip.</small>

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## Technical Related

**LLM Principles: A Guide for Beginners**  
<https://s3tlxskbq3.feishu.cn/docx/NyPqdCKraoXz9gxNVCfcIFdnnAc>  
A surprisingly clear guide to the underlying technology of Large Language Models. it’s designed for non-technical readers but explains the core concepts very well.

**Game Hall of the Young: A Designer’s Knowledge Base**  
<https://tuulih6pyq.feishu.cn/wiki/AVhMwAP14iXVKxkc32ackfGInAc>  
A comprehensive guide for the new generation of designers—covering everything from portfolios and user research to B-side design. A perfect reference to bookmark.

## Trending Tools

**Thorium: The Fastest Browser?**  
<https://thorium.rocks/>  
Based on Chromium, Thorium claims to be the fastest browser on Earth through heavy compiler optimization. I’ve tried it—it’s incredibly quick and supports Google sync. definitely one to watch.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/sozcr9.png"   width="800" />

**YesNo.wtf: Decision Making for the Indecisive**  
<https://yesno.wtf/>  
A hilarious tool that gives you a random "Yes" or "No" with a funny GIF background. perfect for when you're stuck on a decision.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/W4TkvZ.png"   width="800" />

**HTML-to-Markdown Converter**  
<https://devtool.tech/html-md/>  
An excellent tool for converting any webpage into perfectly formatted Markdown. it’s great for saving documentation or articles to your local notebook.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/6WPlNb.png"   width="800" />

**Writing an OS in Rust**  
<https://os.phil-opp.com/>  
A fantastic blog that walks you through building a small operating system in Rust. each post is a tutorial with matching GitHub code—perfect for learning Rust by doing.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/bzzi76.png"   width="800" />

**LifeHacker: Modern Productivity Tips**  
<https://lifehacker.com/>  
A classic platform for life hacks, technical tips, and work/finance advice to improve your daily efficiency and quality of life.  
<img src="https://cdn.tw93.fun/blog/upic/cLKkD6.png"   width="800" />

## Just Looking Around

**The Internet and Chinese Postmodernity**  
<https://grd1kevm20.feishu.cn/docs/doccnVL5FwOmPpvCU5NX5lCJljd>  
A fascinating long-read explaining current cultural shifts in China—live streaming, "lying flat," and why society seems to advance while individuals feel left behind.

**The Open Source Mindset**  
<https://tw93.fun/2023-09-18/open.html>  
I've seen several developers burned out by open source lately. I wrote a few thoughts on how to maintain a healthy mindset so you can keep enjoying the code you write.